M.E.D

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1318

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the medical term "M.E.D." is presented. M.E.D. refers to minimal effective dose or minimal erythema dose. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co.

A definition of the medical term "split mixed dose" is presented. It refers to the division of a prescribed daily dose of insulin into two or more injections given over the course of the day. The definition is from the "Diabetes Dictionary." The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

A definition of the medical term "unit of insulin" is presented. It refers to a basic measure of insulin. The definition is from the "Diabetes Dictionary." The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

A definition of the medical term "mixed dose" is presented. Mixed dose refers to a combination of two types of insulin in one injection. Usually a rapid- or short-acting insulin is combined with a longer acting insulin to provide both short-term and long-term control of blood glucose levels. The...

A definition of the medical term megadose is presented. The term refers to a dose of a nutrient, such as a vitamin supplement, that is 10 times greater than the recommended daily allowance for that nutrient. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A....

A definition of the medical acronym "MLD" is presented. The term means minimum lethal dose. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also provided in the reference entry.